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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes December 17, 2018 Page 2 City Planner Molly Just reviewed the applicant requests approval of a lot split into two lots. The 1 lot split would require a variance from the corner lot size requirement of 11,000 sf. The applicant 2 proposes an 899-foot variance from the minimum for a corner lot size of 10,101 sf. The other 3 corner lots on this block range in size from 11,567 sf to 13,770 sf. Staff has reviewed for height, 4 side/front yard setback, impervious surface and the requests appear to meet all other code 5 standards. 6 7 Ms. Just reviewed the applicable codes. City Code Chapter 152 Zoning Code, Section 152.039 8 R-1 Single-Family District Dimensional Regulations applies. Section 150.039 requires a 9 minimum lot size of 9,000 for interior lots and 11,000 for corner lots in this district. To approve 10 a lot split, a variance is required for one of the lots as to lot size. 11 12 The criteria for variance approval were reviewed. 13 14 1. The subject matter is within the scope of this section – Criteria met. 15 2. Strict enforcement would cause practical difficulties because: 16 a. The applicant proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by 17 the zoning code – Criteria not met. 18 b. The circumstances are unique to the property not created by the applicant – Criteria 19 not met. 20 c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality – Criteria 21 not met. 22 d. Economic considerations alone are not the basis of the practical difficulties – Criteria 23 not met. 24 3. Consistency with the City’s comprehensive land use plan – Criteria not met. 25 4. The variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the zoning code – Criteria 26 not met. 27 28 Ms. Just stated Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommends denial of the lot 29 split and variance, based on review of the criteria. A draft resolution with findings of fact were 30 provided. 31 32 Mr. Walter Sentyrz, 3713 33rd Avenue NE, stated he lives 100 feet away from the project. He 33 purchased this property and believes two new homes in that area will enhance St. Anthony’s tax 34 base and improve the appearance. His lot is larger than other lots in the area. 35 36 Chair Papatola asked Mr. Sentyrz’s intent for the property and Mr. Sentyrz stated it is to 37 construct two single family homes. Mr. Tom Budzynski, builder, stated he constructs many 38 homes and this project would upgrade the housing economy for the City. They are not requesting 39 a large variance. There are many lots that are quite smaller that these lots. This project will help 40 the City. Mr. Sentyrz’s noted the homes would be between $400,000 - $600,000 each. He 41 believes in St. Anthony Village. 42 43 Commissioner Neumann asked what would be done with the property if the request is denied and 44 Mr. Sentyrz stated he would leave it as a rental and there should be some improvements made. 45 46